Don't Blink, Life Goes Faster Than You Think.

Spending the weekend digging out from the recent snowfall.

Baby it's cold out there.

The kids were very disappointed that we didn't get the huge snow storm that the media played up. " Those liars." they both said. I didn't hear them complaining that CCD was cancelled Saturday. They made the most out of it yesterday.

Yes, Christmas is coming. Only 34 days away. I vowed this year that I will not let the season slip away & become total chaos. To help relieve the stress, I created a to do list. Next, I set dates to accomplish my tasks. The chocalate chip cookies are baked. The lady lock dough is rolled & will be cut, wrapped & baked tomorrow. I plan to bake one type of cookie each day of the weekend. Tomorrow my daughter & I will bake peanut butter blossoms. Perhaps Sunday will be biscotti. I have one gift down for each grandmother. I had mugs made with the kids pictures on them. Costco has a great deal. I ordered on line & the mugs arrive 2 days later. I was able to take the day off & do some shopping for the kids. I picked up some clothes & a toy or two for each of them. Next major task is wrapping. I'll have to find a day when the kids are at their friends house. This is the picture on the grandma's mugs. Picture on each of the grandma's mugs.

It's October. Fall has arrived officially. This is my favorite time of the year. The weather is cooler. I love wearing sweaters & sweats. The trees are absolutely beautiful with there new colors. My birthday is at the end of the month. It's a big deal for the kids. I quit counting last year when I turned 40. Pumpkins & apples are in season. That means hot apple cider & pumpkin cookies. Yum! Hallowwen & candy. Although I could do without some of the candy. I guess I could go on. What are your favorite things about October & Fall ?

Is it me or has it been a rainy summer in the Burgh. We installed our swimming pool 5 years ago. It doesn't seem like we have been using it like previous summers.